The garage I built to squat, bench, and deadlift for keeps. A real power rack with safeties, an Olympic bar and bumper plates, a flat bench, and the support gear (belt, sleeves, chalk, collars) so the big lifts feel like the platform, not a compromise. Bolt it down and lift heavy.
Plans
Choose a plan that fits your needs and budget
Item List
10Support
4 items| Item | Category | Specs | Qty | Price | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Benches | Positions7 back Capacity700 lb WheelsYes | 1 | $200 | View Shop |
| Mats | Thickness3/4 in Coverage48 sq ft MaterialRubber | 1 | $150 | View Shop |
| - | Thickness7 mm MaterialNeoprene Pair2 | 1 | $40 | View Shop |
| Resistance Bands | Thickness10 mm ClosureLever MaterialSuede | 1 | $60 | View Shop |
Accessories
3 itemsRack & Bar
3 items| Item | Category | Specs | Qty | Price | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dumbbells | Total230 lb MaterialVirgin rubber Durometer90 | 1 | $300 | View Shop |
| Dumbbells | Weight20 kg Tensile190K psi BearingBushing | 1 | $250 | View Shop |
 | Benches | Capacity1000 lb Pull-up barMulti-grip HolesWestside 1 in | 1 | $600 | View Shop |
Plan Totals$1,680
Support
4Rack & Bar
3Total$1,680
FAQ
Common questions about this kit
Power rack or half rack?
Power rack, with adjustable safeties. For squatting heavy without a spotter, the safeties are the whole point — they catch the bar if you miss.
Bumper plates or iron?
Bumpers if you ever deadlift and set the bar down hard (or do Olympic lifts). Iron is cheaper per pound but chips and dents the floor and bar.
Do I need to bolt the rack down?
For pull-ups and heavy squats, yes — bolt it to concrete or use a quality platform, or the rack walks and tips on upright rows.
Lifting belt — necessary?
For heavy squats and deadlifts, a belt gives your core something to brace against. It is a technique aid, not a back protector.
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